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7 Years
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Your Trusted Dance School in Forest Hill, MD
Forest Hill Dance has been dedicated to nurturing artistic expression and technical excellence in dance since 2019. Our mission is to provide accessible, high-quality dance education to students aged 3-18 through certified instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, and other genres. With two fully equipped studios and a team of seven professional instructors, we offer year-round performance programs, seasonal recreation classes, and summer intensives. Our Performance Program fosters discipline and creativity through annual productions, while our recreation classes focus on foundational skills in shorter sessions.The studio's volunteer committee ensures community engagement, and our instructors bring extensive professional experience from prestigious institutions like Towson University and Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. We maintain partnerships with local theaters for productions and offer flexible class placement based on individual progress and ability.
Services
Ballet Classes
Tap Dance Instruction
Jazz Dance Training
Modern Dance Workshops
Summer Intensive Programs
Performance Programs
Hip Hop Classes
Lyrical Dance Instruction
Pointe Technique
Choreography Services
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer certified instructors with professional experience from prestigious institutions
- Our Performance Program includes annual productions at professional theaters
- Flexible class placement adapts to individual student progress and ability levels
- We provide multiple program options including year-round, seasonal, and summer classes
- Our volunteer committee ensures community-focused dance education opportunities
Services
Performance Program
Our year-round Performance Program runs September to May with professional theater productions. Dancers receive comprehensive training in multiple genres and participate in annual recitals. The program includes costume requirements and ticket sales for family audiences.
Recreation Classes
6-12 week recreation sessions focus on foundational dance skills without recital commitments. Classes include ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop with in-studio performances for family viewing at session end.
Summer Intensives
Summer programs offer half-day camps for ages 3-11 and advanced evening intensives. New dancers require placement approval while current students receive pre-approved class access.
Ballet Instruction
Ballet classes follow progressive levels from creative movement to pointe technique. All students must enroll in ballet as a foundation for other dance styles with placement determined by skill assessment.
Choreography Services
Professional choreography instruction prepares dancers for performances and competitions. Services include genre-specific training in jazz, modern, lyrical, and contemporary styles with performance opportunities.
People
Molly Beichler
Instructor
Certified dance instructor with a degree in Dance Performance and Choreography from Towson University. Specializes in ballet training and has performed in over 30 productions.
Lexie Hewitt
Instructor
Graduated Cum Laude from UMBC with a BA in Dance and K-12 Teaching Certification. Experienced in multiple dance genres and currently pursuing a Master of Education degree.
Amy Katchko
Ballet Director
BFA in Dance Performance from Towson University with 25 years directing MgM Dance Studio. Certified in ballet, pointe, and modern dance instruction.
Linda O'Brien
Senior Instructor
Professional instructor with 35+ years experience. Former Associate Artistic Director at Dance Conservatory of Maryland. Certified Vaganova ballet specialist and ERYT-200 yoga instructor.
Stacey Royal
Performance Director
12 years dance education experience with a Masters in Education from UMBC. Former professional dancer with NY Knicks City Dancers and WNBA's NY Liberty.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We offer instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, lyrical, hip hop, and pointe techniques for students aged 3-18.
Do you have performance opportunities?
Yes, our Performance Program includes annual productions at professional theaters like the E-street Warehouse Theatre.
How are classes structured?
We offer year-round performance programs, 6-12 week recreation sessions, and summer intensives with flexible scheduling.
What are the instructor qualifications?
All instructors are certified professionals with extensive training from institutions like Towson University and Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet.
How do you determine class placement?
Placement considers age, experience, and ability with adjustments made during initial classes to ensure proper skill alignment.
Do you offer summer programs?
Yes, we provide summer camps for ages 3-11 and evening intensives for current dancers with pre-approved placement.
Reviews (1)
Kim Liberatore
May 25, 2021
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
FHD is a wonderful and affordable program! My daughter has been dancing here for 3 years and loves it! The instructors are amazing!
FHD is a wonderful and affordable program! My daughter has been dancing here for 3 years and loves it! The instructors are amazing!
